This Is What A Fangirl Is Not

Fangirls. It seems silly that in 2015 they’d be viewed as anything but awesome. Fangirls are the foundations (often economically) of some of the top touchstones in our culture, and they wield all sorts of mighty power that can very seriously make or break a particular music act, TV show, movie, etc.

Thank You ‘Almost Famous,’ For Teaching Me It’s OK To Be A Fangirl

So why do fangirls sometimes still have to defend themselves? The most immediate answer is likely that the entire concept of “fangirling” is misunderstood. That’s why Amplify, a self-described “entertainment hub for teens,” took the liberty of talking to some actual fangirls to clear up some of this confusion.

We asked you to continue the sentence “I’m a Fangirl, But I’m Not…” these are the brilliant responses we got ✨ https://t.co/KOcujkVILm

The fangirls in this video all self-identify as fangirls, and then they go a step further, talking openly about what they’re not, which, for a fangirl, is just as important to her identity. For example: “I’m a fangirl, but I…”

And there’s plenty more where that came from in the video above. So, what fangirl stereotypes do you wish you could break down?